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The Earth-Sun-Moon System Answers

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Study the image.

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A
3 and 5
B
5 and 9
C
6 and 12
D
9 and 12
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Which term describes one kind of movement of Earth?

A
eclipse
B
revolution
C
tilted orbit
D
lunar cycle
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A
full moon
B
first quarter
C
waning gibbous
D
waxing crescent
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During which phase does Earth see more than half of the moon’s surface?

A
first quarter
B
third quarter
C
waxing gibbous
D
waning crescent
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In which direction does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

A
from west to east
B
from east to west
C
from north to south
D
from south to north
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What does Earth’s rotation on its axis cause?

A
the tides
B
night and day
C
passing of years
D
phases of the moon
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What occurs during a solar eclipse?

A
Earth is closest to the Sun.
B
There are small tides across Earth.
C
The moon’s shadow falls on Earth.
D
The moon is covered in Earth’s shadow.
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During which moon phase do spring tides occur?

A
new moon and full moon
B
first quarter and third quarter
C
waxing gibbous and waning gibbous
D
waxing crescent and waning crescent
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Look at the diagram of a solar eclipse.

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A
1
B
2
C
3
D
4
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How often do spring and neap tides occur?

A
twice a day
B
twice a month
C
every 27.3 days
D
every 24 hours

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